Possible kitchen fire near Riverstone Restaurant, Townsend TN
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Townsend responded to a possible structure fire near State Highway 73, possibly at or near a restaurant. Radio traffic indicated that a stove had caught fire and occupants evacuated before responders arrived. The fire was reported extinguished prior to full response, and no injuries were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Blount County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
04:43
Transcript:
00:00
Fire department's going to be en route to near State Highway 73.
00:06
It's going to be a possible structure fire.
00:08
They're advising the stove has caught on fire at one side of the building.
00:12
Everyone out.
00:44
Please meet the Riverstone Restaurant.
01:06
Townsend Fire is en route to a structure fire near State Highway 73.
01:18
It's going to be a stove that's caught on fire.
01:20
Everyone inside the residence has evacuated at this time.
04:30
Updated no injuries, the employee got the fire out prior to arrival.
04:09
To that call center, all units cancel your response.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
TN-73, Townsend, TN 37882
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